Project Officer - 16973

Brunel University London; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Brunel University London invites applications for a Project Officer in the Heat Pipe Research Group. The role focuses on water treatment and condensate chemistry to support cleaner industrial emissions and resource recovery.

Part-time 14 hours per week, fixed-term for 12 months, based at Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus. Salary Grade 7 (£41,292–£44,762, with potential progression to £48,557) inclusive of London Weighting. Closing date 25 September 2026.

Job description

Applications are invited for a Project Officer role at the Heat Pipe Research Group of Brunel University London. The overall objective of the project is to enhance the environmental performance of industrial waste heat recovery by treating the condensate produced from a condensing economiser heat pipe system used to pre‑treat industrial exhaust streams. Working alongside Brunel's heat pipe development activities, the Project Officer's role will focus specifically on the water treatment and chemistry side of the project, characterising the recovered condensate to support cleaner industrial emission management (IEM) and safe, effective resource recovery.

Position Title: Project Officer – 16973

College/Department: College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences/Department of Engineering/Heat Pipe and Thermal Management Research Group

Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade 7 from: £41,292 to £44,762 per annum inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £48,557 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution. (Pro‑rata for Part‑time)

Hours: Part‑time at 14 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed‑term for 12 months

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research‑intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

Applications are invited for a Project Officer role at the Heat Pipe Research Group of Brunel University London. The overall objective of the project is to enhance the environmental performance of industrial waste heat recovery by treating the condensate produced from a condensing economiser heat pipe system used to pre‑treat industrial exhaust streams. Working alongside Brunel's heat pipe development activities, the Project Officer's role will focus specifically on the water treatment and chemistry side of the project, characterising the recovered condensate to support cleaner industrial emission management (IEM) and safe, effective resource recovery.

The project officer will support all cross‑partner activities occurring during the project period, managing consortium‑level activities and participating in the dissemination of project results.

The Project Officer is a key element of this project and will ensure that the condensate characterisation work is delivered. The successful candidate will manage reporting, milestone delivery, administration and dissemination relating to this activity, in addition to being a point of contact for this workstream, under the management of Professor Hussam Jouhara.

The successful applicant will join the Heat Pipe and Thermal Management Research Group, led by Professor Jouhara, to lead on condensate water treatment and chemistry within the wider project. The role also involves a broad range of theoretical, development and empirical work in water/wastewater treatment chemistry to support the project's environmental objectives, as well as attending project meetings and collaborating with European project partners on relevant activities.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health‑related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Position starts date: 1st of October 2026.

Part‑time 2 days a week

Closing date for applications: 25 September 2026

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Brunel University London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community.